During the discussion of item 5D, an engineer, Edward Badi, represented the applicant for the metal roof project at 10002 Northeast 118th Street. Badi brought attention to the structural integrity of the existing 90-year-old hand-framed roof, which he argued was overloaded with concrete tiles. He stated, “I personally cannot take that liability to certify that said configuration will safely support the additional loading imposed by the concrete tiles.” Badi confirmed that he had the necessary documentation to back his claims and presented photographs related to the project. The board also inquired about the Birchwood specification for the shingles, which the applicant confirmed remained unchanged. Following these assurances, the board approved the project unanimously.

In another significant item, the board reviewed a proposal for a temporary construction fence on Northeast 119th Street. This fence was to be aligned with the property boundary. The board approved the application on the condition that the construction fence remains within the property line, emphasizing adherence to local regulations.

The meeting also addressed the approval of windows and doors on Northeast 121st Street. Daniel Cabrera represented the applicant and proposed a combination of casement windows and horizontal sliders with bronze aluminum frames. The board found no issues with the proposal and approved it.

Another discussion involved a driveway and walkway project at 61412 Northeast 8th Avenue. The applicant detailed the dimensions of the driveway and walkway, but the board raised concerns about the overall lot coverage. The existing calculations suggested the property was nearing the maximum allowable coverage limit of 50%. The board decided to table the application until the applicant could provide clear documentation to clarify the calculations and adjust the proposed structures to comply with the coverage requirements.

Similarly, a concrete driveway application at 11780 Northeast 8th Avenue faced challenges due to insufficient documentation. The board emphasized the need for a comprehensive coverage plan and accurate survey and calculations for the lot coverage before moving forward. Both applications were tabled, with the applicants instructed to submit the required documents by a specified deadline to be considered for the next agenda.

A significant variance request discussion occurred for a property on Northeast 118th Street, where the homeowner sought to demolish an existing structure and construct a new three-bedroom residence. The homeowner expressed concerns about the pool’s location due to the property being a corner lot, which would require a 30-foot setback on each side. The board suggested alternative design options to accommodate the pool within existing codes and recommended considering a variance before demolishing the existing structure. They noted that maintaining part of the current structure could potentially facilitate the variance request.

The board also reviewed a roofing permit for a property, emphasizing the need for compliance with specific architectural requirements. The participant was asked to choose standard colors such as silver or gray to avoid potential issues with non-compliant shades like “charcoal blue.” The board reiterated the importance of proper documentation and adherence to regulations for the proposed metal roof.

The meeting included approval of various other projects, such as a front gate on Northeast 111th Street, which met current regulations, and the installation of solar panels at 111221 Northeast 9th Avenue, which had been relocated from the front to the side of the property. Additionally, a demolition permit for a property on Northeast 118th Street and a re-roof application on Northeast 113th Street were reviewed, with the latter facing denial due to non-compliance with overhang and fascia dimensions.